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Kemi
Spectators: 6800 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 0) Kemi's Eemil Timonen started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When the match clock showed 3 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Lasse Esala sped through Kemi's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Jarkko Poikolainen. When Nordic F.C.'s Lasse Esala in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kemi's goalie prevented a goal. The Nordic F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when Nordic F.C.'s Lasse Esala looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petri Seppo in the 12th minute of play forced Kemi's goalkeeper Jarkko Poikolainen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Nordic F.C.'s Lasse Esala in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kemi's goalie prevented a goal. In the 19th minute, Lasse Esala made a precise shot to the right of Jarkko Poikolainen. Kemi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. When Nordic F.C.'s Lasse Esala in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kemi's goalie prevented a goal. In the 27th minute Antero Kangaskorpi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jarkko Poikolainen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jari Keinänen charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jari Keinänen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 29 played minutes Nordic F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Jari Keinänen. In the 33rdth minute of the game Lasse Esala who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kemi's Jarkko Poikolainen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Kemi's zone, Petri Seppo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jarkko Poikolainen came out of the goal and Petri Seppo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Kemi's zone, Jari Keinänen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jarkko Poikolainen came out of the goal and Jari Keinänen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jarkko Poikolainen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lasse Esala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lasse Esala was the one to do the kick off. Antero Kangaskorpi received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jarkko Poikolainen came out and tried to block the shot, but Antero Kangaskorpi slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 58th minute. In the 61st match minute, Kemi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sakari Ojansuu to maneuver through the defense. Antero Kangaskorpi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lasse Esala's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jarkko Poikolainen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. When Nordic F.C.'s Lasse Esala in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kemi's goalie prevented a goal. Raino Sauso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 75th minute, Aulis Kevari made a precise shot to the right of Jarkko Poikolainen. Kemi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-5. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kemi's goalkeeper Jarkko Poikolainen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 87 minutes into the match, Petri Seppo notched a goal, 0-6, to the right of Kemi's Jarkko Poikolainen. Jarkko Poikolainen was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Maunu Raukko kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Antero Kangaskorpi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nordic F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Antero Kangaskorpi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jarkko Poikolainen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jarkko Poikolainen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lasse Esala, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Kemi's zone, Jari Keinänen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jarkko Poikolainen came out of the goal and Jari Keinänen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nordic F.C.'s players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.